Blue Ridge Cusd 18 School District
School District · Farmer City, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,061
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,061
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Blue Ridge Cusd 18?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Blue Ridge Cusd 18 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Blue Ridge High School
Farmer City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ruth M Schneider Elem School
Farmer City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS
Mansfield · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#292 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,061
+$1,371 vs Illinois median
District size
670 students
Smaller than Illinois median
The short answer
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 ranks #292 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Blue Ridge Cusd 18's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Blue Ridge High School (7.6/10), Ruth M Schneider Elem School (7.0/10), and Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Blue Ridge Cusd 18
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Ridge High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Ruth M Schneider Elem School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr HS | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Blue Ridge Cusd 18
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 is a Farmer City, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 670 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $18,061 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Blue Ridge Cusd 18 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Blue Ridge High School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Blue Ridge Cusd 18 students show an average math proficiency of 44.4% and ELA proficiency of 45.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Blue Ridge Cusd 18, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Blue Ridge Cusd 18 with test data.
Schools in Blue Ridge Cusd 18
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Farmer City
- Total Enrollment
- 670
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blue Ridge Cusd 18?
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Blue Ridge Cusd 18?
The average composite rating for Blue Ridge Cusd 18 is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Blue Ridge Cusd 18?
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 spends $18,061 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Blue Ridge Cusd 18?
The average student-teacher ratio in Blue Ridge Cusd 18 is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Blue Ridge Cusd 18?
Blue Ridge High School is the highest-rated school in Blue Ridge Cusd 18 with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Blue Ridge Cusd 18?
Across schools in Blue Ridge Cusd 18 with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Blue Ridge Cusd 18 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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